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UNSW students have broken a Guinness World Record! The Sunswift solar racing team built a solar-powered electric vehicle, Sunswift 7, and completed the challenge of travelling 1,000 km on a single charge within 12 hours, claiming the title of “world’s fastest”!
Read More →Newstars Education & Migration is a full-service international education and migration consultancy. We support our clients with every aspect of settling in Australia. When it comes to visas and migration, Newstars is the expert. Over the years, we have helped tens of thousands of families successfully obtain their “ticket to Australia.”
Read More →The increase in China–Australia flights makes travelling to Australia considerably more convenient for international students. Amid growing concerns about students using emerging AI software to write essays, Australian universities are being forced to change the format of online exams and assignments.
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On 10 January, NSW issued its first round of Subclass 190 expressions of interest for 2023. Victoria got in first last week, and NSW has now followed suit. Notably, this is also the first invitation round since NSW suddenly announced the removal of all occupation-specific points and work experience requirements.
Read More →A record-breaking 4.3 million visa applications processed! Over the past seven months, the Department of Home Affairs processed a total of 4.3 million visa applications, including 2.2 million visitor visas, 370,000 student visas, and 64,000 temporary skilled visas (primarily Subclass 482 / Skills in Demand visas).
Read More →Towards the end of last year, the federal government kicked off a fierce talent competition for skilled migrants, triggering a chain reaction: New South Wales dropped its points and work experience requirements; Western Australia slashed its cut-off scores; Victoria and Tasmania accelerated processing; and more.
Read More →![[Migration Weekly #267] Victoria Accountants & More Invited at 85 Points or Below! Latest Data: 189 Acceptance Rate Solid! MIA: PR Quota Rising to 230,000!](https://www.newstarsec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/victoria-accounting-85-points-189-mia-230k-pr.webp)
I. Victoria fires the first 2023 state nomination shot II. Latest Subclass 189 lodgement data — invitation acceptance rate solid? Will grants slow down? III. Canberra's last round by occupation + Tasmania resumes invitations IV. MIA recommends raising PR quota to 230,000! V. Weekly grants, invitations, skills assessment and citizenship processing summary
Read More →![[Weekly Bulletin Issue 267] COVID-19 Test Required from China! Go8 S1 2023 Key Dates! UTAS Tax Clinic Now Open!](https://www.newstarsec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/china-entry-covid-test-group-of-eight-dates.webp)
The University of Tasmania's Semester 1 2023 Tax Clinic is now recruiting! The application deadline is 15 January 2023 — apply soon!
Read More →2023 marks Newstars Beijing’s sixth year in operation! Since our registration in March 2017, we have provided professional study-abroad, migration and visa services to tens of thousands of clients, helping thousands of families achieve their migration dreams!
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Victoria opens 2023's state-nominated skilled migration season! As the state with the largest quota this financial year, this ROI pre-invitation round is generous — many invitations issued, most occupations covered, with more offshore applicants receiving invitations at non-prohibitive scores. Great opportunities for skilled migration to Australia continue into the new year!
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